OFF MARKET

Off market dec 2018 for $254K

$411,145

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,893/mo

•

1,605

sq ft

251 Jims Branch Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778

About this home

Secluded Homestead Nestled in the Swannanoa Hills, surrounded by Pastoral Beauty. Rustic Brick Ranch with large Detached 2-car Garage, with upstairs potential for Artist Studio or Workshop. Paw Paw, Fig, Elderberry and other flowering trees, as well as Black Raspberries, and a diverse blend of Organic Perennial, Edible and Medicinal Landscaping surrounding two large Fenced in Yards. Beaucatcher Mountain Quartz Stone Fireplace with energy efficient Woodstove keeps you warm and toasty along with brand new Heat Pump/AC. Large Master Suite opens to Passive Solar Sunroom. Master Bath features Hand-Crafted Tile Soaking Tub and access to Large Walk-in Closet. Large basement with interior and exterior access provides plenty of storage. Enjoy peace and quiet and... did we mention privacy? Easy drive to downtown Asheville, Biltmore Village, Warren Wilson and Black Mountain.

Single-familyProperty Type

1959Year Built

0.73 acresLot Size

$256Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Rachel Larson • City Real Estate LLC

Contact: blueridgerachel@gmail.com

Bought with Jason Morgan • Keller Williams Professionals

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•Source:CANOPYMLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #3444123

Redfin Estimate

$411,145

$157K since sold in December 2018$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 5.4% lower than the average sale price ($434K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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64 Pleasant Ridge Dr, Asheville, NC 28805
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$385,900
C
3 beds2 baths1,372 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$335,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,764 sq ft
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$415,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,037 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 28, 2026
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F
3 beds2 baths1,627 sq ft
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Market trends in 28778, NC

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.8%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$440K

$0 MoM

Avg. days on market

67d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

5 MoM

New listings for sale

$595,000
3 beds3 baths2,371 sq ft
918 Long Branch Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
VIDEO TOUR
$524,900
3 beds2 baths1,754 sq ft
58 Outlook Cir, Swannanoa, NC 28778
3D WALKTHROUGH
$319,000
3 beds1 bath1,251 sq ft
111 Sherwood Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
$635,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,145 sq ft
126 Wildflower Cove Dr, Swannanoa, NC 28778
$425,000
4 beds2 baths2,044 sq ft
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Sale history for 251 Jims Branch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$1,422

$34,700 + $191,700

$226,400

2021

$1,422 (+18.8%)

$34,700 + $191,700

$226,400

2020

$1,197

$34,700 + $191,700

$226,400

2019

$1,197 (+0.7%)

$33,100 + $145,800

$178,900

2018

$1,189 (+0.1%)

$33,100 + $144,600

$177,700

2017

$1,187 (−2.8%)

$33,100 + $144,600

$177,700

2016

$1,221

$33,100 + $144,600

$177,700

2015

$1,221

$33,200 + $133,500

$166,700

2014

$1,221

$33,200 + $133,500

$166,700

Tax history for 251 Jims Branch Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2022

$1,422

$34,700 + $191,700

$226,400

2021

$1,422 (+18.8%)

$34,700 + $191,700

$226,400

2020

$1,197

$34,700 + $191,700

$226,400

2019

$1,197 (+0.7%)

$33,100 + $145,800

$178,900

2018

$1,189 (+0.1%)

$33,100 + $144,600

$177,700

2017

$1,187 (−2.8%)

$33,100 + $144,600

$177,700

2016

$1,221

$33,100 + $144,600

$177,700

2015

$1,221

$33,200 + $133,500

$166,700

2014

$1,221

$33,200 + $133,500

$166,700

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.73 Acres

Year renovated

1959

Sq. Ft.

1,605

Year built

1959

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Buncombe County

APN

967865207100000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 28, 2023.

R-3

Residential District

The R-3 Residential District is primarily intended to provide locations for a variety of residential development depending upon the availability of public water and sewer services. Some areas within the R-3 Residential District will have no public water and sewer services available and will thus be suitable primarily for single-family residential units on individual lots and mobile homes on individual lots. Other areas within the district will have public water and/or sewer service available and will thus be suitable for higher density uses such as multifamily residential units, planned unit developments, and mobile home parks. The R-3 district also provides for various recreational, community service and educational uses that will complement the residential development.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Library
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park

Jun 4, 2026 • Active

Fuel piping

Install an exterior gas line from a storage tank to a stubout.

Gas

Sep 5, 2025 • Final

Mechanical

Install interior and exterior gas lines for a range.

Gas

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Main Level Garage Y/N: 0
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Detached Garage, Shared Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: Main: 3
# of Bedrooms: Basement: 0
# of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: Main: 2
# of Full Baths (Total): 2

Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Basement

Basement Information
Has Basement
Basement Features: Basement, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning Stove

Heating & Cooling
Heating Information: Heat Pump, Passive Solar, Wood Stove
Cooling Information: Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump
Sq. Ft. Unheated Total: 1,120
Sq. Ft. Unheated Main: 120
Sq. Ft. Unheated Basement: 1,000

Interior Features
Room Count: 11
Interior Features: Built-in Features, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Walk-in Closet(s)
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Tile, Tile, Wood

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Type: Site Built
Construction Materials: Brick Full, Rough Sawn, Wood
Roof: Composition

Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Front Porch, Patio, Rear Porch
Fencing: Fenced

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Other Structures: Workshop
Accessibility Features: Entry Slope less than 1 foot
Zoning: R-3
Zoning Specification: R3

Lot Information
Lot Features: Crops, Orchard(s), Private, Sloped, Wooded
Lot Size Area: 0.73
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.73
Lot Size Dimensions: 230x350x250
Elevation: 2000
Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road

Utilities

Utility Information
Water Source: City
Sewer: Septic Installed
Utilities: Wired Internet Available

Location

HOA Information
HOA Subject To Dues: No
HOA Subject To: None

School Information
Elementary School: WD Williams
Middle Or Junior High School: Charles D Owen
High School: Charles D Owen

Location Information
Directions: Take Hwy 40 to exit 55, (and Porters Cove to Hwy 70) and turn East onto Hwy 70. After 1 mile turn South (right) onto Jims Branch Rd. After a little over .5 mile, turn Right onto driveway for 251 Jims Branch. Driveway continues around property back to Jims Branch.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,605
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.73 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1959
Year Renovated: 1959
County: Buncombe County
APN: 967865207100000

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 28, 2023

Other

Listing Information
Exception YN: 0

Green Information
Green Verification Count: 1

Home Information
Total Property HLA Sq. Ft.: 1605
Living Area: 1605
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,605
Sq. Ft. Upper: 0
Sq. Ft. Third: 0
Sq. Ft. Main: 1605
Sq. Ft. Lower: 0
Building Area Total: 1605
Foundation Details: Other - See Remarks
Levels: One

Team Information
List Office AOR: Land of The Sky Association of Realtors

Around this home

Schools

W D Williams Elementary

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.7mi

4/10

Charles D Owen Middle

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi

5/10

Charles D Owen High

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi

8/10

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Swannanoa, NC • 28778

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Estimated sale price

$391,000 – $473,000

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Home values near 251 Jims Branch Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
287 Jims Branch Rd, Swannanoa, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1283 Sq. Ft.	$396,237
222 Jims Branch Rd, Swannanoa, NC 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1656 Sq. Ft.	$312,035

Address	Redfin Estimate
285 Jims Branch Rd, Swannanoa, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1504 Sq. Ft.	$284,763
278 Jims Branch Rd, Swannanoa, NC 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 992 Sq. Ft.	$180,065

Address	Redfin Estimate
283 Jims Branch Rd, Swannanoa, NC 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1845 Sq. Ft.	$377,301
291 Jims Branch Rd, Swannanoa, NC 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1596 Sq. Ft.	$395,887

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